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Emkay · « **Reply #540 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:07:54 AM »

What is the ideal length of time to spend in Hong Kong and is it worth it to be there for shabbos?

rots5 · « **Reply #541 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:08:53 AM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 10:48:24 AM

Exactly what's so great, it's right on top of the Airport Express station and the bellhop will even check your luggage when you leave to your final destination.

And the rooftop infinity pool/hot tub on the ~75th floor is awesome. As are the rooms.

At 20k a night or 299 a night, I have a feeling i will just go with hyatt at 12k a night (+ suite upgrades), esp bec i am not plat...

EMCC · « **Reply #542 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:16:35 AM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 10:48:24 AM

Exactly what's so great, it's right on top of the Airport Express station and the bellhop will even check your luggage when you leave to your final destination.

And the rooftop infinity pool/hot tub on the ~75th floor is awesome. As are the rooms.

Or if you do not want to splurge, go to the St Regis in Shenzhen. 75th floor infinity pool is the first floor of the hotel. 76th floor are duplex suites. 96th floor is the lobby. 100th floor is a bar. Rooms cost about $250 or 12000 spg points a night. Rooms have iPads for room control. It controls the shades, room music, bathroom music, mood lights, TV and everything. Overall, one hell of an experience.

EMCC · « **Reply #543 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:18:42 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on July 16, 2014, 11:07:54 AM

What is the ideal length of time to spend in Hong Kong and is it worth it to be there for shabbos?

I go to hk just for shabbos. Meoded has a full five star shabbos meal with sushi and meats and all. Quite pricy though...

Dan · « **Reply #544 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:26:34 AM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 16, 2014, 11:16:35 AM

Or if you do not want to splurge, go to the St Regis in Shenzhen. 75th floor infinity pool is the first floor of the hotel. 76th floor are duplex suites. 96th floor is the lobby. 100th floor is a bar. Rooms cost about $250 or 12000 spg points a night. Rooms have iPads for room control. It controls the shades, room music, bathroom music, mood lights, TV and everything. Overall, one hell of an experience.

W HKG used to cost 12K (I stayed there with cash and points when it was 12K and when C&P was still a bargain).
But I bet you can still pull off $250 with the right corp code. And worth every cent IMHO.

Emkay · « **Reply #545 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:32:54 AM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 16, 2014, 11:18:42 AM

I go to hk just for shabbos. Meoded has a full five star shabbos meal with sushi and meats and all. Quite pricy though...

For a first time experience When I don't know if I will make it back there should I put a weekend in there? Is shabbos there an experience?

EMCC · « **Reply #546 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:37:08 AM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 11:26:34 AM

W HKG used to cost 12K (I stayed there with cash and points when it was 12K and when C&P was still a bargain).
But I bet you can still pull off $250 with the right corp code. And worth every cent IMHO.

For $250 it sounds like a good value for money. If you really want to splurge in hk though, try the Upper House (I never stayed there) #2 hotel IN THE WORLD by TripAdvisor. ($600) The Ritz in Hk is probably the nicest Ritz in the world and if you have a friend's and family rate you can get it for cheaper than the hr tst.

EMCC · « **Reply #547 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:42:19 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on July 16, 2014, 11:32:54 AM

For a first time experience When I don't know if I will make it back there should I put a weekend in there? Is shabbos there an experience?

It is good for business networking and there is really good food. If you are interested in nightlife, motzi shabbos is a must. Note: shabbos meals in hk are very expensive and hotels on the weekends can be double the price. Look at your schedule and see what is best for you.

Dan · « **Reply #548 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:44:14 AM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 16, 2014, 11:42:19 AM

Note: shabbos meals in hk are very expensive

Free (well, donations accepted) at Chabad of HKI and awesome food with a great local crowd.

Emkay · « **Reply #549 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:45:22 AM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 16, 2014, 11:42:19 AM

Note: shabbos meals in hk are very expensive

What's considered expensive?

Emkay · « **Reply #550 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:47:17 AM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 11:44:14 AM

Free (well, donations accepted) at Chabad of HKI and awesome food with a great local crowd.

I always give at least the suggested amount, chances are if you are going to Hong Kong on vacation you don't need the handout.
I personally would feel guilty not paying

EMCC · « **Reply #551 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:52:47 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on July 16, 2014, 11:45:22 AM

What's considered expensive?

You can go to Chabad for free, but Meoded is what everyone raves about. Even in Chabad, you should probably give a minimum of $50 donation for shabbos. Meoded was $150 dollars last time I was there. My suggestion, go to meoded for Friday night and Chabad for shabbos day. Meoded has better food at night and Chabad has, well, Chabad. Chabad is always fun and always feels great. And itzik is sweet.

Dan · « **Reply #552 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:58:36 AM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 16, 2014, 11:52:47 AM

You can go to Chabad for free, but Meoded is what everyone raves about. Even in Chabad, you should probably give a minimum of $50 donation for shabbos. Meoded was $150 dollars last time I was there. My suggestion, go to meoded for Friday night and Chabad for shabbos day. Meoded has better food at night and Chabad has, well, Chabad. Chabad is always fun and always feels great. And itzik is sweet.

Eh, I don't think anyone is walking from Chabad of HKI to Meoded...
Have you been to Chabad of HKI?

EMCC · « **Reply #553 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:03:57 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 11:58:36 AM

Eh, I don't think anyone is walking from Chabad of HKI to Meoded...
Have you been to Chabad of HKI?

I have not. I know a few people that go to Meoded at night and Chabad by day. Usually for the people, not the food. Next time you go to hk, try meoded on Friday night.

Dan · « **Reply #554 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:09:08 PM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 16, 2014, 12:03:57 PM

I have not. I know a few people that go to Meoded at night and Chabad by day. Usually for the people, not the food. Next time you go to hk, try meoded on Friday night.

Nobody is walking from Meoded to Chabad of HKI. They probably go to Chabad of Kowloon.

Chabad of HKI with Rabbi Avtzon is an amazing experience. I left very full of inspiration and excellent food. Plus the well-connected and very interesting local crowd seems to live on HKI.

I can go to the Moeded restaurant for the good food after shabbos...

EMCC · « **Reply #555 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:16:29 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 12:09:08 PM

Nobody is walking from Meoded to Chabad of HKI. They probably go to Chabad of Kowloon.

Chabad of HKI with Rabbi Avtzon is an amazing experience. I left very full of inspiration and excellent food. Plus the well-connected and very interesting local crowd seems to live on HKI.

I can go to the Moeded restaurant for the good food after shabbos...

Let's not get into hk politics.

Every kosher shul in hk has a great Shabbos. If you are in Kowloon, try meoded for a Friday night. If you are elsewhere, they are all amazing. The point is, shabbos in hk can be great.

Dan · « **Reply #556 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:25:51 PM »

How did I get into politics?

All I said was that I had an incredible time on HKI and that nobody is walking from Kowloon to HKI.

EMCC · « **Reply #557 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:30:13 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 12:25:51 PM

How did I get into politics?

All I said was that I had an incredible time on HKI and that nobody is walking from Kowloon to HKI.

I was talking about myself. To argue one place better than another, it would lead to a conversation about politics. So I concluded it with the above statement saying something the the effect of: go to the place closest to your hotel.

Dan · « **Reply #558 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:31:37 PM »

I stayed on HKI for shabbos and then moved to the W Kowloon afterward.

EMCC · « **Reply #559 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:32:36 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 12:31:37 PM

I stayed on HKI for shabbos and then moved to the W Kowloon afterward.

Which hotel in HKI?

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